© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
Denier - Guy II ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | County of Nevers (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Guy II (1226-1241) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1226-1241 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with two pellets and two pine cones in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ NIVERNIS CIVIT
Unabridged legend: Nivernis Civitas
Translation: City of Nevers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Guy II ND (1226-1241) from County of Nevers (French States) made of Billon weighing 0.9 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the French economy. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency in the expanding economy of the time.
